Chicken Cacciatore

Today began as a beautiful breezy fall day, so during Bug's nap I opened the windows and doors and aired out the house with some frebreeze and a Cranberry Mandarin candle from Wal-mart, the kind with 3 wicks. They can scent my whole house! I then motivated myself to take advantage of the fresh air and cleaned the kitchen, laundry room, my bedroom and managed to get some laundry put away. A little sunlight and fresh air go a long way to making a house feel cleaner. 
I was definitely glad to have a meal in the crock pot today. By the time I sat down with Bug at 4 pm I was exhausted and could have really gone for a nap. There was no way I was feeling up to cooking dinner. But no worries! I had already prepared dinner that morning and it was cooking away, all by itself! Sure was nice.

Chicken Cacciatore

• 4-6 skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 6 oz can of tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt

1. Place all ingredients in 4-5 quart slow cooker. 
2. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.\
3. Sever over cooked pasta with some garlic toast and ENJOY!

**If you want a thicker sauce, combine 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 3 Tbsp water in small bowl and mix well. Stir into crockpot; cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Served with linguini and garlic Parmesan toast

Day 12: I am thankful for our soldiers and the sacrifices that they make.  Our veterans have done so much for so many that they do not know. My dad is one of the greatest men that I know, and I thank him for his service. My brother, is one of the sweetest, funniest guys I know, and he left out for the Middle East last night. I know he'll make us and this country proud.